Life is a series of moments. Whether we appreciate the thousands of junctures in our daily lives or rush from one commitment to the next is entirely in our control. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment. Art presents a unique opportunity to practice mindfulness. In other words‚ art is a catalyst for mindfulness; a transport mechanism to our most profound thoughts and emotions. Take a moment to objectively look at this painting. Refrain from assigning labels to the components
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The Dhammapada is a Pali version of one of the most popular text of the Buddhist canon. The Dhammapada‚ or "sayings of the Buddha"‚ is a collection of 423 verses that tell about the ideals and teachings of the Buddha. When taken together‚ these verses provide a structured form of teaching within the Buddhist religion. These verses are a kind of guiding voice to the path of true enlightenment. The Dhammapada is a religious work that is meant to provide a certain set of religious and ethical
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Buddhist temples are perfect samples of Asian architecture. In this respect‚ Chinese Buddhist temples are particularly noteworthy since they mirror the architecture of China and include religious elements. In this respect‚ the White Horse Temple in China is particularly noteworthy. I visited the temple and was impressed by its architecture and atmosphere which was really inspiring‚ even though I am not a Buddhist. In fact‚ the Buddhist temple is fashioned after imperial palaces and bears very little
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yoga‚ meditation and achieving enlightenment in Hinduism and Buddhism. Section One: Similarities There are many similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism. For starters‚ both religions believe that yoga and meditation will help one concentrate on the truth of life as well as find the path of enlightenment. Hinduism teaches that the numerous forms of yoga help one attain salvation and release. Raja Yoga stresses “mental and spiritual development”
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of complimentary medicine that suits my interest. For my first choice‚ I chose Aromatherapy. I find Aromatherapy interesting but I hope to find much more information on how it treats people physically and psychology. For my second choice‚ I chose meditation because I know very little about it yet its one of the most popular forms of complimentary therapy known today. I hope to find information on these two topics from as much secondary sources as possible‚ including books‚ websites‚ documentaries
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The Brahma-Viharas are considered some of the most important parts of a good meditation practice in the Buddhist tradition. Furthermore‚ it’s important to cultivate and practice the Brahma-Viharas outside of a meditation practice as well. When a person spreads these types of emotions‚ they simultaneously spark and continue a ripple of goodwill. There are four qualities that make up the Brahma-Viharas and they are loving-kindness‚ sympathetic joy‚ compassion and equanimity. 1. Loving-kindness Metta
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to a moral life. Its founder was Siddartha Gotma. It also has no creation or narrative about everything that happened. It uses Indian cultural referances. Buddhists believe that enlightenment is achieved by individual effort and mediation. Judaism uses Jewish cultural references. They don’t believe that desire causes suffering unlike Buddhists. Judaism also doesn’t give a description of the afterlife. Hinduism is polytheistic‚ and the prophets of each religion are different. Hinduism cannot trace
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REL/133 NOTES CHAPTER 1 agnosticism: “Not know” (Greek); a position asserting that the existence of God cannot be proven. animism: From the Latin anima‚ meaning “spirit‚” “soul‚” “life force”; a worldview common among oral religions (religions with no written scriptures) that sees all elements of nature as being filled with spirit or spirits. atheism: “Not God” (Greek); a position asserting that there is no God or gods. deconstruction: A technique‚ pioneered by Jacques Derrida
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and Awakening What do Buddhism and my depression have in common? They both share an enlightening experience. The Buddhists believe enlightenment is a state in which a person achieves complete wisdom and compassion. I did not experience what the Buddhists consider enlightenment; rather‚ I had a moment of clarity through all the fog of my depression that led to awareness. And‚ some Buddhist denominations believe awareness is the key to reaching enlightenment. Depression can be described as an endless
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Altered States of Consciousness Consciousness is a state of awareness. This includes a person’s feelings‚ sensations‚ ideas‚ and perceptions. There are many different states of consciousness. Sleep is a state of altered consciousness‚ characterized by certain patterns of the brains activity and inactivity. An altered state of consciousness is when a person is not completely aware of their surroundings. Some researchers believe that we sleep to clear our minds of useless information
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